Iranian music is inescapably political. Since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, music there has been subject to heavy ...

As Iranian regime forces opened fired on citizens celebrating the dictator's death, London-based artist Naz used music on social media to make the voices of a jubilant, yet battered, nation heard.

"Do Kaftar” (“Two Doves”) is a sad love song that every Iranian child knows. Fun fact: if you look for it on YouTube, you will find the mournful ballad sung by men only. That is because women in Iran ...

As unrest and calls for change continue in Iran, music remains a powerful voice for protest, hope, and freedom. Iranian music icons Ebi and rapper Shahin Najafi have joined forces to release a new ...

Sohrab Pournazeri, a 43‑year‑old Iranian musician known for his virtuosity on the tanbour, kamancheh and setar, has been ...

The musicians wanted to show a different picture of Iran's culture during this time of fraught negotiations with the US.

Iran is home to a rich, diverse culture spanning 31 provinces and dating back thousands of years — particularly music and storytelling. A new touring performance — featuring a Sacramento-based ...